Hardik Gupta

24. Graduate Student. Robots / Computer Science.

Resume

About

I am a first-year second-year graduate student at University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, pursuing a Master’s in Robotics. Currently, I serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, mentoring students.

Education

2023 - present

University of Minnesota, Twin CitiesUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Citieslink to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Master's (M.Sc.) in Robotics

Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Machine Learning • Reinforcement Learning • Natural Language Processing • Robotic Systems

2018 - 2023

Birla Institute of Technology and ScienceBirla Institute of Technology and Sciencelink to Birla Institute of Technology and Science

Bachelor's (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering and Master's (M.Sc.) in Biological Science

Robotics • Autonomous Mobile Robotics • Engines, Motors and Mobility • Vibrations and Control • Optimization

Projects

Feb 2025

[object Object]Fact-Checkerlink to [object Object]

Python • Flask • Docker • AWS • CI/CD

RAG system that lets you ask questions about Tim Walz and receive concise fact-checking answers with authorized sources. (For @AI x Journalism Hackathon)

Oct 2024

[object Object]End-to-End Machine Learning Modellink to [object Object]

Python • Flask • Docker • AWS • CI/CD

Logistic Regression model to predict passenger survival on the Titanic. The project encompasses model serialization, deployment as a RESTful API using Flask, containerization with Docker, and establishing CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment on AWS EC2.

Jun 2024

RentFree - WebAppRentFree - WebApplink to RentFree - WebApp

React • NodeJS • MongoDB • Express • AWS

Full stack web application enabling users to list, search, and manage rental properties and integrating secure user authentication and authorization with real-time updates on property availability and inquiries

Dec 2023

Apple Detection and CountingApple Detection and Countinglink to Apple Detection and Counting

Python • YOLOv8 • 3D Reconstruction • Filtering

Apple detection pipeline with YOLOv8, achieving 85.2% accuracy. Developed 3D point clouds using COLMAP and DBSCAN for clustering apple points. Applied RANSAC for ground and trunk detection, improving yield estimation by 16%.

Work Experience

Jun 2024 - present

Graduate Research AssistantGraduate Research Assistantlink to Graduate Research Assistant

Large Language Models • Mathematical Modeling

Collaborated on developing a Bayesian inference model to analyze consumer decision-making using LLMs for optimal product evaluation. Conducted research on Transformer architecture, including tokenization and attention mechanisms, to understand Generative AI's role in consumer behavior.

Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Financial Analyst InternFinancial Analyst Internlink to Financial Analyst Intern

Python • Excel Macros • VBA

Automated the analysis of Pension IPV, reducing CPV graph preparation time by 40%. Utilized Python, UBS tools, Totem, and Bloomberg to enhance financial data analysis

Other Collaborations

Dec 2019 - May 2022

Summer ResearcherSummer Researcherlink to Summer Researcher

Python • Data Analysis

Worked on robotic grasping using Haar Wavelet Transform to detect slip and load, which modeled the appropriate force range

Dec 2019 - May 2022

Undergraduate Student ResearcherUndergraduate Student Researcherlink to Undergraduate Student Researcher

Python • Data Analysis

Worked on three different projects: Evolutionary bioinformatics, Design of PEM cell and Hodgkin-Huxley model

Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

Data Scientist Intern InternData Scientist Intern Internlink to Data Scientist Intern Intern

Python • Data Analysis

Pre-processed and analyzed the telecom's site outage parameters’ and developed a primary machine learning classification pipeline for the same.

Links

A big shoutout to Maxime Bonhomme for his awesome website repository!